Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit,
after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. (Colossians 2:8).

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Welcome
to my personal web site. Born,
Kelison Richard Helms, Jr., in Berlin, Germany during the United States
occupation following World War II, I was raised in the perfect American small town, Smethport, Pennsylvania, where
I attended all twelve years of school and graduated with the SAHS Class of 1965. After High School I attended Bentley College in Boston, Massachusetts and then
floated for a while before joining my father in the family accounting practice. I pretty
much stayed in private tax practice for the next thirty-five years, retiring from
accounting with the millenium.

For the past 20 years I have lived in the
beautiful village of Wellsville in upstate New
York. The Lord has blessed me with four grown children. Two fine sons, Kelison III and Jim (both living in Wellsville.) and two gorgeous daughters, Suzi (from Onieta, NY)
and Lou (from Bridgeport,
NY.) They have in turn blessed me with eight wonderful grandchildren, James, Aaron,
Megan, John, Joshua, Katie, Nancy and Baily.

Following thirty-five years in private practice as a tax accountant
and paralegal I am now semi-retired due to late effect polio issues (Post-Polio
Syndrome). But, true to His Word in Romans 8:28, God works all things for the good of His people. Retired
and disabled at the age of fifty-one the Lord called me into His service. Now, an ordained
Independent Evangelical Pastor, I am honored to minister in His Name to the world over the Internet
and in the local community as residential Chaplain at various nursing
homes and assisted living homes here in the Wellsville/Sco area
and as a supply pastor when called. Preaching God's wonderful message of Grace and Love,
near and far, through His Word and Sacraments.. God is so good!

Now as you surf this site it is my sincere
prayer that you will be blessed as you learn more about us. May God bless you and yours
exceedingly abundantly above your greatest expectations through Him who is able. Amen.

My Story - of the
disability to recovery to disability rollercoaster ride with polio and Post
Polio Syndrome. A story of God's wonderful grace and provision to all that love Him
and are called according to His purpose. To God be the glory!

My Big Sister Suzi -Jacqueline Suzanne (Suzi) Helms was born on January 1, 1947 in the
beautiful country of France the daughter of a young unwed French girl and a married
occupation soldier. Suzi's birth mother having no way of supporting or caring for her
young daughter in war torn France, made the only truly loving choice to allow her
beautiful little girl to be adopted by a loving childless American couple.

My Brother Andy - He
really doesn't look this good most of time, and he's a little strange, but I love him
anyway.

My Kids - This is
where I take a little bragging room. Check it out and learn more about four great people.

Post-Polio Syndrome -
Here you will learn about the disability that so many of the "forgotten
survivors" of the great polio plagues of the 1940's and 50's now struggle with.

The Official Dick Helms
SciFi Site - As a science fiction fan I would be remiss if I didn't include a
section discussing the genre in a Christian context and talking about some of my
favorites.

Christians and Politics- Those that know me know that I am a "Political Junkie" and really
enjoy keeping up with the issues and the views of both sides. Here are some of my opinions
and some great links to keep things balance.

My
Blog - Here we will look at American, and even World Politics, from a
Biblical Christian perspective. As American Christians we have a responsibility nearly
unique in human history in our duty to participate in politics. You can visit the Blog Archives or my Old
Blogs here.

Pastor Dick's Study - Here you will find periodic
pastoral letters containing observations and teachings regarding not only doctrinal issues
but also social and philosophical issues of importance to Biblical Christians in today's
rapidly changing world.

HelmsNet.net
- The Helms Family Web Domain. Free POP3 (or web based) Email and Web hosting for the
Helms extended family and friends.

The
White Horse Inn - is a nationally syndicated radio broadcast featuring
regular round-table discussions on faith, culture and apologetics. The White Horse Inn aims each week to equip
Christians to "know what they believe and why they believe it."